Procurement for QLD Public Sector

Procurement Certification Program (PCP Level 2: Intermediate)

Do you buy goods and services on behalf of the government?

This Queensland Government purchasing (level 2) course addresses intermediate skills for procurement in the Queensland Public Sector.

You’ll learn how to:

• understand and apply the strategic sourcing cycle, procurement planning and value for money principles for low-medium value, low risk activities
• develop and implement procurement plans aligned with Queensland Government legislation and policy
• draft specifications, manage sourcing processes, and oversee supplier selection and basic contract management
• conduct risk assessments, apply total-cost-of-ownership concepts, and operate within delegation limits, escalating issues as needed.

Upon completion, you will be able to apply the concept of procurement to the Queensland Government context and follow standard ordering, receipting and payment processes on behalf of their agency.

UQ Skills (RTO #1511) University of Queensland delivers this training in partnership with AcademyGlobal.

81.1% of graduates report improved work status, including securing a new job, higher-skilled role, promotion, increased pay, or new business opportunities.

How you’ll learn

This 2-day workshop is delivered in-person at UQ Brisbane City or via a virtual classroom. After attending the workshop, you will have 8 weeks to complete an online assessment project.

The examples and scenarios used throughout the course relate to low-medium value, low risk procurement activities, although the procurement principles discussed in the modules apply to all procurement activities.

Course numbers, face-to-face and virtual, are capped at 20 students to ensure the best learning experience for students.

Note: Processes relating to higher value, higher risk procurement activities are covered in Procurement Certification Program Levels 3–4 (Level 1 is the prerequisite to Level 2).

Assessment

You’ll complete an online project to assess your knowledge.

Start dates

• 27–28 July (in person)
• 10–11 August (virtual)
• 26–27 August (in person)
• 7–8 September (virtual)
• 23–24 September (in person)
• 12–13 October (virtual)
• 4–5 November (virtual)
• 25–26 November (in person)

Have your own group? We can facilitate group bookings for a discounted rate per person. Contact us for further details.